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#3371 of 3,813 schools in IL
Rochester JR High School
Middle School · Rochester Cusd 3a · Rochester, IL
A Rochester Cusd 3a middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3 Rocket Dr, Rochester, IL 62563
- Math 37% proficient (2019)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester JR High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2017, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rochester JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,813
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rochester Cusd 3a
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester JR High School is listed in Rochester CUSD 3A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester JR High School
Rochester JR High School is a public middle school in Rochester, IL, part of Rochester Cusd 3a, serving approximately 296 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,371 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester JR High School
What grades does Rochester JR High School serve?
Rochester JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rochester JR High School?
Rochester JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester JR High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester JR High School rank in IL?
Rochester JR High School ranks #3,371 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rochester JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rochester JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester JR High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rochester JR High School a charter school?
No, Rochester JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester JR High School a Title I school?
No, Rochester JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (217) 498-9761
- Area population (ZIP 62563)
- 5,575
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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